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CBS News
31-03-2025
- General
- CBS News
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attends groundbreaking of Austin CTA Green Line accessibility work
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was at the CTA Green Line Austin stop Monday morning to break ground on accessibility improvement work at the station. The work is part of the CTA's All Stations Accessibility Program, which was created in 2018 to make all CTA rail stations fully accessible by 2038. The project also includes upgrading or replacing existing system elevators. According to the CTA, 104 of the 148 rail stations, or 70%, are ADA accessible. Austin is one of 14 stations currently funded and in some stage of planning, design or construction for the accessibility updates. Starting in June, the Austin Green Line's main entrance will be closed for major project work, which is expected to continue into 2026. That work includes installing a new elevator and escalator connecting to the platform, stair reconstruction, and the addition of an ADA-compliant ramp. The platform will also be extended. Riders will be able to access the station during construction through the auxiliary entrance.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Chicago train robbery suspect struck victim, took her cellphone, police say
CHICAGO - Chicago police are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck and robbed a victim on a CTA Green Line train last week. The incident happened on the train car on March 12, according to Chicago police. What we know The suspect allegedly approached the victim, struck her multiple times on the head, and took her cellphone before fleeing the train car. Police described the suspect as a Black male with a black hair cover, a light purple wig, a red sweater, and blue jeans. They also released images of the suspect: What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact Public Transportation Detectives at 312-745-4447 or submit an anonymous tip at and use reference #JJJ179933.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Chicago police seek CTA Green Line robbery suspect
The Brief A suspected strong arm robber took property from a CTA Green Line rider last week. The suspect blocked the victim from exiting a train car and demanded his property. Police released an image of the suspected robber. CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning residents of a strong arm robbery that took place on a CTA Green Line train last week. The incident happened last Wednesday on the train at the Cicero Station in the 4800 block of West Lake Street in Chicago around 1 p.m., according to police. What we know The victim was traveling westbound on the Green Line train when the suspect began giving him "suspicious looks," police said. The victim tried to switch train cars but the suspect blocked him, then demanded he give over his money, phone, and wallet while threatening violence. The suspect snatched the victim's belongings and fled on foot when the train car pulled into the station. Police released images of the suspected robber. They were wearing a black hooded jacket, gray pants and appeared to be walking through the station holding a black bag. What we don't know It was unclear exactly what was taken. Police did not give any specific information about the suspected robber. What you can do Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Public Transit Detectives at 312-745-4447 or submit an anonymous tip at
